Yesterday, the crew of Amandla started our journey northward from Gulf Harbor. On the first day out, we were treated to pouring rain and gale force winds, but safely tucked into Christian Bay overnight.
We are now sailing to Marsden Cove, Whangarei in sunny (albeit cold) conditions and lighter winds.
Tomorrow, we will check out of New Zealand and sail toward Fiji via Minerva Reef.
Once we leave the shores of New Zealand, we will be off-grid for 2+ weeks but will be sending periodic position updates via satellite phone along the way. You can follow our updates on Farkwar or on Twitter .
I will miss many things about New Zealand. The Captain says he will miss our used Honda Odyessy and the large portion of his liver that he had resected here at the end of March.
We are both looking forward to warmer climates.
For The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Enveloped
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Happy and safe travels Lisa. Love the rainbow shot with the birds placed just right. Gorgeous.
Thank you for the well wishes and compliment Desleyjane! I almost didn’t put the rainbow shot in beacause I was afraid it had ‘too much solar panel’. Now I am glad that I did.
My pleasure 🙂
It’s a beautiful shot.
I love this shots, Lisa! I can just imagine the salty breeze slapping against my face and the sound of the propeller as it churns the water… Beautiful. The rainbow shot is really beautiful!
Olivia
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I am so pleased that you liked the shots Olivia! Nice to sail with you virtually.
Agreed!
Bon voyage Lisa! Have an enjoyable trip. Be safe.
Thank you for the lovely send off Gerry!
Wonderful photos! I especially like the one of your new Mainsail. Safe travels Lisa. I look forward to seeing the occasional update on Twitter and your photos of Fiji when you arrive.
You are wonderful to say so Michelle! Thank you! I so very much hope that our paths cross in Fiji, New Caledonia and/or Australia!
Absolutely love hearing your updates, Lisa! Lovely pictures too, as usual. Safe and happy travels to you and The Captain!
🙂 You are kind to say so Britta. Looking forward to catching up on your future when I arrive in Fiji! Glad you’ve chosen growth and understanding and are learning the power of forgiveness
Fiji? Sounds so exotic! I can’t wait to hear about your adventures there!
Also, I’m glad I have too. It’s a truly rewarding experience.
Love the rainbow. Have a safe and joyful trip.
Glad you enjoyed the pic! Thank you for the bon voyage 🙂
Good luck Lisa. Make sure you come back to NZ some time
Hope to again someday Rob! Thank you. And hope to visit some of the other gorgeous places you have journeyed as well!
Safe travels and best wishes for calm seas and favorable winds.
“Remember, Lord, my ship is small and thy sea is so wide!”
Joshua Slocum
🙂 I love that quote! Thank you Duncan for your good wishes.
You seem to have been landbound for an eternity Lisa. Good to see you back on the sea and pushing the boundaries of your adventures.
🙂 It does seem like an eternity Mark and the first day out was rough (for a moment, I was like ‘why is this my dream?’ ) …but I quickly found my sea legs and am looking forward to heading out on passage. Weather window is closing so we are leaving NZ tomorrow rather than May 18th as originally. Minerva Reef here we come! And I hope you have another entertaining post to share by the time I arrive in Fiji! I’ve missed your humor.
Bon voyage for your latest adventure Lisa! Wishing you safe and happy travels. What a beautiful photo of the rainbow you have captured – look forward to seeing more photos of your voyage! 🙂
Thank you Rosemary! Glad to have you join us virtually for the passage!
Buon Fortuna to all three of you. Best of luck for the passage. We are so envious. Enjoy Fiji.
Steve & Ade (&Twink & Pip) on Seaforth
What an unexpected treat to hear from you on the blog! We so hope that you will decide to come for a visit. You are always welcome. Unfortunately, the furry dock lines will need to remain in New Zealand, but they can get by without you for a week! Thanks for all your support these past few months and for taking over the command of The Captain’s land yacht
All beautiful shots, and I love the first one with the mainsail. Great composition!
Safe and fun travels, Lisa!
Will be following you.
🙂
It means a lot to me that you will be follow along virtually Lucile! Thank you your compliments and good wishes. I so look forward to enjoying your images and words again when I arrive in Fiji!
Dear Lisa, you are an inspiration! And of course I follow your journey. And as your blog friend, I follow with interest, care, pride, excitement, attention and (oops, let me confess…concern).
I will miss seeing you here often, and I am already looking forward to hearing about all your new adventures.
Have a safe and happy journey!
Cheers,
Lucile
I am glad that you follow with kindness and concern :-). We will be throwing off the dock lines in a few minutes. It is great to have you along for the journey! Looking forward to catching up from Fiji! Lisa
All the best for a wonderful and safe trip. I hope New Zealand gets to see you again some time 🙂
Thank you very much Brenda! I see I can now access your blog without issue and was just subscribed!
Mast- und Schotbruch! as we Germans say !
🙂 a welcome farewell from an experienced sailor of the sea….and the land. Thank you!
I love your photos (mainsail and rainbow are tops for me, too!), and I feel excited for you as your re-start the seagoing part of your adventure. I fancy myself an intrepid traveler, but I think I’d be pretty apprehensive about being on the remote ocean for so long … I admire your spirit greatly! Happy sailing!
I greatly appreciate your lovely compliments and send off Lexie. I am looking forward to the passage. The open ocean is where I find my greatest peace (weather and vessel permitting 🙂
Your images are gorgeous and so right for the theme. Safe travels to Fiji and bon voyage!
You are wonderfully kind Terri! Thank you so much for your wonderful compliment and lovely farewell.
Bon Voyage! Safe travels and all that rut. I love how in touch you are, so that we mere mortals can travel along….Captain looks ready for the sea. I think of you both (and Steve, too) daily. Love and alohas along the journey!
🙂 We think of you daily too and welcome your love and alohas. We couldn’t convince you to come to New Zealand and visit but perhaps we can entice you with Fiji or New Caledonia.
Hey Lisa – safe sailing to u and the crew – and I read a few of the comments – and I agree with a couple others about that rainbow shot – <3 – glad you decided to include it.
Also, the first one gives us that majestic feel of looking up – something I am sure you are very used to – and well, glad to be tagging along with y'all 🙂
xxoo
🙂 Thank you for your lovely compliments Yvette and for sailing along with us virtually. We’ve safely arrived in Fiji and I am slowly reconnecting with the world. Will be along for a virtual visit to your blog soon.
glad you made it – and I am totally enjoying the virtual check in on your progress – what a cool tool that sailor developed –
🙂 Farkwar is pretty cool. It is great to be able to share our journey with it via brief satellite phone updates.
amazing that you can do this <3 <3
Wishing you a safe passage – looking forward to pics 🙂
Thank you for the well wishes Andy. The passage was awesome and we did manage to get a few nice snaps of the trip which I will post soon as I slowly reconnect with the world 🙂
Wonderful Lisa!
Thank you Nicole. We’ve arrived in Fiji and I am slowly reconnecting. Very excited to see your participating in the #SolarSisterSummit and will be by to contribute shortly
Lisa, Fiji! Awesome! Sounds like quite an adventure to say the least. Yes I’m getting really excited about my upcoming trip but it is always a little nerve wracking to leave the kids. At least they are in excellent hands with my husband!
Your are lucky to have such a wonderful husband Nicole and the world is blessed to have such a wonderful you :-). Am thrilled to sponsor (and follow) your summit.
Oh thank you so much Lisa!!!!
Bon voyage Lisa! May the wind take you to your destination safely and happiness smiles upon you.
Thank you for your well wishes. We have arrived safely in Fiji and I am slowly reconnecting with the world.